Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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[Intro]
Aadd4/D G x4
[Verse 1]
Aadd4/D G Aadd4/D G
Welcome to your life
Aadd4/D G
There's no turning back
Aadd4/D G
Even while we sleep
We will find you
[Chorus 1]
Em F#m
Acting on your best behaviour
G* F#m
Turn your back on mother nature
Em F#m G* A Aadd4/D G
Aadd4/D G x2
[Verse 2]
Aadd4/D G Aadd4/D G
It's my own design
Aadd4/D G
It's my own remorse
Aadd4/D G
Help me to decide
Help me make the...
[Chorus 2]
Em F#m
most of freedom and of pleasure
G F#m
Nothing ever lasts forever
Em F#m G* A G
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Bridge]
D A
There's a room where the light won't find you
G D A G
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
D A
When they do I'll be right behind you
[Chorus 3]
Em F#m
So glad we've almost made it
G F#m
So sad they had to fade it
Em F#m G* A G
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Interlude]
D A
G D A x3
Bm C x3
Aadd4/D G x4
[Chorus 4]
Em F#m
I can't stand this indecision
G F#m
Married with a lack of vision
Em F#m G* A
Everybody wants to rule the...
Em F#m
Say that you'll never never never never need it
G* F#m
One headline why believe it?
Em F#m G* A D
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Interlude 2]
D
[Chorus 5]
Em F#m
All for freedom and for pleasure
G F#m
Nothing ever lasts forever
Em F#m G* A G
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Outro]
Aadd4/D G x5
How to play Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Aadd4/D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.